Q.Flaky scale on ficus
My ficus has a flaky scale like substance on the leaves. I can rub it off and it is not sticky nor does it have any bugs on it as far as I can tell. It’s just light and flaky. It looks like scale without the bug.
GKH_Susan
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Answered on September 14, 2020
It sounds like your ficus has mealy bugs. Here's an article that will help you learn about how to get rid of them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
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